Associate Director, Valuations - SLC Management (Ontario)

Associate Director, Valuations - SLC Management (Ontario)

03 Sep
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SunLife
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Ontario

03 Sep

SunLife

Ontario

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$422/US$304 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world's leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.
We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed , valuing each other , acting with speed and having an owner's mindset . As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.
Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.
SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.
Job Description Associate Director, Valuations - SLC Management What is in it for you The Associate Director, Valuations is responsible for end-to-end valuation delivery and operational enablement across asset classes, with a focus on valuation platforms, vendor-provided pricing, execution stability, and issue resolution. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate, timely, and consistent valuation outputs for Finance, Risk,



and external clients while driving scalable processes and maintaining a strong control environment. The Director will collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners to resolve complex operational challenges and enable valuation teams to perform effectively at scale.
What you will do Oversee daily and month-end valuation delivery across asset classes, with accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and operational stability.
Serve as a hands-on execution backstop for Asset Class Leads during periods of elevated risk, complexity, capacity constraint, or system instability.
Review and challenge valuation outputs for high-risk, high-visibility, or complex items before release.
Own valuation platforms, workflows, and vendor-pricing integrations supporting fixed income, exchange-traded products, and complex instruments.
Lead the implementation, testing, and stabilization of new valuation capabilities, products, and system enhancements in partnership with Technology and external providers.
Drive remediation of recurring system issues, pricing-feed failures, and process breakdowns affecting valuation delivery.
Act as the primary escalation point for cross-asset, cross-system, and other complex valuation issues.
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of pricing challenges, stale or missing prices, and unexpected valuation movements.




Design and oversee daily operational controls that proactively identify and mitigate valuation risk.
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve scalability.
Manage and develop team members through execution support, mentoring, and technical guidance.
Communicate valuation and operational issues clearly to senior management and other stakeholders.
Partner with Valuation Governance, Finance, Risk, and Audit by providing operational analysis, audit support, and comprehensive documentation.
What you need to succeed 5+ years of experience in securities valuation, valuation operations, or a closely related financial-services role.
Demonstrated experience owning processes, platforms, and operational delivery.
Experience working with third-party valuation providers, valuation systems, and cross-functional business partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage change, resolve complex operational issues, and deliver under tight deadlines.
Leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to team members.
Preferred skills Solid knowledge of fixed income and third-party valuation vendor ecosystems.
Experience with valuation and market-data platforms, including Aladdin/BlackRock, Bloomberg, and vendor pricing feeds.
Advanced Excel and analytical tooling skills.
Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Proven change-management skills and the ability to lead through complexity and tight deadlines.
Self-motivated, execution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relations

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📌 Associate Director, Valuations - SLC Management (Ontario)
🏢 SunLife
📍 Ontario

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